Project Engineer Electrical & Instrumentation

Job title: Project Engineer (Electrical & Instrumentation)

Location: Anaheim CA - Onsite

Position summary: Lead and deliver electrical capital projects from concept through turnover for industrial facilities focused on machine controls automation and power distribution. Manage scope schedule budget and risk while coordinating engineering procurement contractors operations and stakeholders to ensure safe compliant and cost-effective execution.

Key responsibilities:

• Plan develop and execute electrical capital projects (new builds retrofits upgrades reliability/improvement projects) for industrial machinery and process lines.

• Define project scope budgets schedules milestones and success criteria; maintain and report on project performance (cost schedule change control).

• Deliver detailed technical requirements for machine control systems (PLC/RTU HMI/SCADA safety PLCs VFDs servo drives) power distribution motor control centers (MCCs) and field instrumentation.

• Oversee engineering design review constructability review value engineering and technical compliance with codes (NEC NFPA 70E IEC as applicable).

• Manage procurement and vendor selection for electrical equipment panels drives cables and instrumentation; review quotes lead times and technical submittals.

• Coordinate contractors electricians integrators and automation vendors; issue work packages monitor quality and enforce safety and project standards.

• Lead commissioning factory acceptance tests (FAT) site acceptance tests (SAT) functional testing of controls and safety systems and handover to operations.

• Identify and mitigate technical schedule and cost risks; drive corrective actions and continuous improvement.

• Prepare and maintain project documentation: specifications drawings change orders work permits close-out files and O&M manuals.

• Communicate project status to stakeholders and senior management; chair project meetings and coordinate interdepartmental interfaces.

• Ensure compliance with environmental health and safety requirements; promote safe work practices.

• Assist the maintenance staff with problems that occur throughout the facilities.

Required qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).

• 7 years of electrical engineering experience in industrial/manufacturing environments including 3 years managing capital projects.

• Hands-on experience with industrial machine controls and automation: PLC programming and architecture HMI/SCADA safety PLCs drives (VFDs servo) industrial networks (Ethernet/IP Modbus) and field instrumentation.

• Strong knowledge of power distribution motor control MCC design grounding cable routing and electrical load calculations.

• Demonstrated project management skills: budgeting scheduling (MS Project or similar) cost control procurement contract management and change control.

• Proven experience with commissioning and testing of machine controls integration with MES/ERP desirable.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience with automation platforms (e.g. Rockwell/Allen-Bradley Siemens Schneider) and SCADA systems.

• Experience in safety standards and functional safety (ISO 13849 IEC 61508/61511) and NFPA 70E arc flash analysis.

• Experience working in continuous process discrete manufacturing packaging or heavy industry.

Core skills:

• Strong technical leadership and decision-making.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.

• Vendor and contractor negotiation skills.

• Risk management and problem solving.

• Ability to read and produce electrical schematics P&IDs control narratives and wiring diagrams.

• Proficiency with project software (MS Project Excel) CAD/Electrical (AutoCAD Electrical EPLAN) and document control systems.

You will get:

• Competitive salary and benefits package. The U.S. base salary range reasonably expected to be paid for this position is $98720 to $123400 per year. Since actual compensation packages are based on a variety of factors unique to each candidate we may ultimately pay more or less than the posted base salary range. Total compensation for this role also includes bonus and/or other incentives.
• 16 or more weeks of maternity/paternity and co-parenting leave according to local regulations
• Training platform for all employees
• Free well-being sessions (physical and psychological)

Syensqo Values

At Syensqo we are scientific explorers pursuing breakthroughs that advance humanity. We value innovation collaboration and a commitment to safety and sustainability.

Note:
This job description is a general guideline. Actual responsibilities and requirements may vary based on business needs and specific project assignments. Always ensure alignment with Syensqos HR policies and local regulations.

About us

• Syensqo is a science company developing groundbreaking solutions that enhance the way we live work travel and play. Inspired by the scientific councils which Ernest Solvay initiated in 1911 we bring great minds together to push the limits of science and innovation for the benefit of our customers with a diverse global team of more than 13000 associates. Our solutions contribute to safer cleaner and more sustainable products found in homes food and consumer goods planes cars batteries smart devices and health care applications. Our innovation power enables us to deliver on the ambition of a circular economy and explore breakthrough technologies that advance humanity.
• At Syensqo we seek to promote unity and not uniformity. We value the diversity that individuals bring and we invite you to consider a future with us regardless of background age gender national origin ethnicity religion sexual orientation ability or identity. We encourage individuals who may require any assistance or accommodations to let us know to ensure a seamless application experience. We are here to support you throughout the application journey and want to ensure all candidates are treated equally. If you are unsure whether you meet all the criteria or qualifications listed in the job description we still encourage you to apply.
• Syensqo is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other legally protected characteristics.
  
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